Starlight Cruise
Starlight Cruise is a 4-star, mid-range ship operated by Oriental Sails Company (in service since 2012), with 32 cabins over three decks. Highlights include a 350m² sundeck with a 4-hole mini-golf course, an outdoor bar, a spa, a wine cellar, a library and a gym. Deluxe and Executive cabins are 22m² with large bay windows (Executives add an in-cabin jacuzzi), while the two 50m² Suite Balconies on deck 3 have a private balcony and jacuzzi. It sails the classic core - Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Luon Cave.
Scored by our Halong cruise team, who spend their season on these waters. We rate each boat the way a returning guest would - cabins, dining, crew, itinerary and value - not the way a listing does.
Starlight is one of the better-value 4-stars on the water: for roughly $140 a head, most of its 32 cabins come with an in-cabin jacuzzi, and the 350m2 sundeck throws in mini-golf, a spa and a wine cellar you rarely see at this price. Two caveats to weigh. It has been in service since 2012 and reviewers note a slightly worn, firm ride, and despite the Lan Ha billing the route actually runs the busy Halong core (Sung Sot, Titop, Luon Cave) rather than the quieter Lan Ha channels. Standard cabins are a modest 22m2 with bay windows only; couples wanting a real balcony must book one of just two Suite Balconies. Rates are indicative and need confirming before you commit.
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Prices are per cabin, all guests included in USD. Final price is confirmed on WhatsApp before any payment.
Cabin details - Cabins (32 cabins / 3 decks)
Itinerary
Hanoi - Halong International Cruise Port - Sung Sot Cave - Titop Island
- Shuttle pickup in the Old Quarter / Opera House ~08:00-08:30 (add-on), refresh in the lounge, board the Starlight ~12:00-12:30, welcome drink + safety briefing, lunch cruising into the bay
- Afternoon: guided Sung Sot (Amazing) Cave, then climb Titop Island for the viewpoint and a swim; back onboard for Happy Hour at the bar, mini-golf on the sundeck or a cooking class
- Night: dinner (private dining on request), then squid fishing with the crew, karaoke, or relax in the cabin
Luon Cave - Halong Bay - Hanoi
- Sunrise tai chi on the sundeck, breakfast amid the karst
- Luon Cave by shared sampan (local rower) or kayak
- Shower + check out ~09:30, photos by Bai Chay Bridge, brunch cruising, disembark ~11:30-11:45
- Transfer to Hanoi ~12:00-15:00
Meals
- 2D1N: 4 meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner). 3D2N: 7 meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners). Welcome drink + happy-hour snacks; special diets (vegan, allergy) on request
Activities
Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island climb + swim, Luon Cave by sampan/kayak, sundeck mini-golf, cooking class, sunrise tai chi, squid fishing, karaoke. Onboard: jacuzzi, spa, wine cellar, library, gift counter.
What’s included
- Welcome drink + snacks at happy hour
- All onboard meals (2D1N: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
- Entrance fees, taxes & service charge
- Bamboo rowing boat trip in Luon Cave
- English-speaking guide
- 01 cooking class + sunrise tai chi demonstration
- A/C cabin with bathtub & shower, mini bar
- Pickup
- Hanoi Old Quarter / Opera House (shuttle add-on) → Halong International Cruise Port (Bai Chay)
- Pickup window
- 08:00-08:30
- Drop-off
- ~12:00-15:00 Hanoi (last day)
- Children
- Under 6 stay free
- Ages 6-11
- 75% of adult fare
- Age 12+
- Full fare
- Note
- Under 6 FOC sharing everything; 2nd child <6 = US$25 sharing bed. 6-11: 75% adult price. 2 children under 11 in a separate room = 80% cabin rate. (final terms confirmed at booking)
- Weather
- Halong weather is variable; the Titop climb, kayak and swim are weather-dependent. Winter (Dec-Feb) is cool and misty.
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Yes - at around $140 per person for a 2D1N, Starlight is a mid-range 4-star with real extras: an in-cabin or deck jacuzzi, a 350m² sundeck with a 4-hole mini-golf course, a spa, wine cellar and library. It sails the classic core - Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Luon Cave
It's an older ship (in service since 2012) and some reviewers note a slightly worn look and firm ride, but cabins are well-kept 22m² rooms with bay windows, and the Suite Balcony (50m², private balcony + jacuzzi) is a real step up for couples. Transfers to/from Halong are booked separately
